A reminder to do better: the EP on persecution of minorities | Christian Colombo

Humans are not inherently evil, just inherently human. Yet we we remain capable of the horrendous atrocities that were carried out in the past. We must remain vigilant and...

Fat and loud is a virtue for many, though, surely?

The Skinny | No 141 – Home of the Loud, Land of the Fat

One hopes that the local church will emulate the Pontiff, by showing the same political commitment for social justice: while refraining from the kind of...

One hopes that the local church will emulate the Pontiff,...

Soft minds on humanities | Timothy Gambin

So, the next time the MEA, or anyone else for that matter, would like to...

So, the next time the MEA, or anyone else for that matter,...

Michael Falzon

Have those who have wrought so many problems within the PN taken their lesson?

Have those who have wrought so many problems within the PN...

Josanne Cassar

The worst thing any political party can do after a defeat is to turn its cannons onto the electorate, blaming them for the result - And yet, the immediate...

The worst thing any political party can do after a defeat...

Saviour Balzan

I believe that Grech has had all the good intention in the world in taking up the PN leadership, but I see neither savoir-faire nor sophistication in trying to...

I believe that Grech has had all the good intention in the...

If Grech stays, his reforms must be far-reaching

Only a leader with a clear vision for this party, with the stamina to coax it...

Only a leader with a clear vision for this party, with the...

Malcolm Mifsud

The authorities may take measures in private property in order to safeguard public health and within the pubic interest

The authorities may take measures in private property in...

Alfred Sant: Cancellation of Azzopardi play just like we are back to the 1960s

Sant: Mario Philip Azzopardi has my full solidarity. What has been done with his play and production is shameful.

Sant: Mario Philip Azzopardi has my full...

Transformed by grief: my ‘bonus year’ at the side of my late mother

Mark Camilleri Gambin

There is no ‘getting over’ a loss: we have no choice but to live on with grief thereafter. This sense of finality and inevitability gives this...

There is no ‘getting over’ a loss: we have...

Kevin Aquilina

The WBRU is in a situation of lawlessness: the Gozo Minister enjoys no power over the WBRU and is not answerable in the House for its actions. The environment...

The WBRU is in a situation of lawlessness: the Gozo...

The high number of non-voters also suggests that a large segment may not feel represented in the current two-party set up anymore; and this should increase...

The high number of non-voters also suggests that a large...

How about making today a ‘Day of Silence’ instead?

Raphael Vassallo

Or do we need that ‘silence’ a whole lot more, on a day...

Or do we need that ‘silence’ a whole lot more,...

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“No matter how humble Abela claims he will be... we need a new fighting force to keep a powerful government in check

“No matter how humble Abela claims he will be... we...

The fact PN and PL rallies were apparently immune to COVID was an underappreciated breakthrough

The Skinny | No 132 – We’ve Won!

A bland campaign which only served to piss people off

Josanne Cassar

The two big parties were competing to see who can be the biggest spender as if...

The two big parties were competing to see who can be the...

Michael Falzon

Time will tell whether Abela’s other victory that led to his succeeding Muscat as the Labour Party leader was, in fact, just a poisoned chalice; or...

Time will tell whether Abela’s other victory that led...

Under such circumstances, one cannot expect the same voter enthusiasm that has characterised elections in the past

Under such circumstances, one cannot expect the same voter...

Judicial review may take place on fines, even though they have been paid

Malcolm Mifsud

The decision to impose a fine from an administrative authority may be subject to judicial review even though that fine was paid

The decision to impose a fine from an administrative...